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Scientists report that they succeeded in producing the spider silk using photosynthetic bacteria. This study could open a new era in which photosynthetic bio-factories stably output the bulk of spider silk.
Jul 6th, 2020
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'Natural gene transfer' into a multicellular cyanobacterium: Phormidium lacuna lends itself to fundamental research and biotechnical applications.
Jul 3rd, 2020
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Scientists developed an artificial transmembrane ligand-gated channel that can mimic the biological structure and function of its natural counterpart.
Jul 3rd, 2020
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Researchers put complex, high-resolution data within reach for many more scientists.
Jun 29th, 2020
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Scientists designed and fabricated a versatile platform to replicate the pulsatile blood flow in blood vessels, which allows for in-depth investigation into pathological conditions.
Jun 26th, 2020
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Scientists are turning DNA from organic matter - such as onions, fish and algae - into biodegradable gels and plastics. The resulting materials could be used to create everyday plastic objects, unusually strong adhesives, multifunctional composites and more effective methods for drug delivery, without harming the environment the way petrochemical-based materials do.
Jun 19th, 2020
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A new cell-free platform rapidly identifies optimal enzymes for sustainable fuels and materials.
Jun 15th, 2020
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Researchers developed the first model of an artificial biohybrid synapse, consisting of a biological interface and an electronic platform, able to simulate the behaviour of synapses.
Jun 15th, 2020
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Synthetic peptides could be missing link in fight against SARS-CoV-2 .
Jun 8th, 2020
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A new method for engineering living materials called MeniFluidics could see a transformation in tissue engineering and bio-art, as well as new ways to research cellular interactions.
Jun 5th, 2020
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Researchers have made synthetic red blood cells that have all of the cells' natural abilities, plus a few new ones.
Jun 3rd, 2020
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Bioinspired research project a first step toward intrinsically translucent tissue.
Jun 3rd, 2020
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Scientists successfully created 3D fluorescence and phase imaging of living cells based on digital holography. They used plant cells with fluorescent protein markers in their nuclei to demonstrate this imaging system.
Jun 1st, 2020
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Scientists combined genetic engineering, single-molecule tracking and protein quantitation to get a closer look at this mechanism and understand how it functions. The knowledge could lead to the development of more effective antibacterial treatments.
May 29th, 2020
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Researchers have identified an enzyme that, when illuminated with blue light, becomes catalytically active and initiates a reaction that was previously unknown in enzymatics.
May 27th, 2020
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Bacteria, fungi and plants sometimes produce metal-binding substances that can be harnessed, for example for the extraction of raw materials, for their separation, for cleaning soils or for medical purposes.
May 26th, 2020
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